The Leader • 12-12-24 by HoneycuttMedia

CLINTON COUNTY

LEADER

City has a new tool to clean up junk properties

In recent years, residents in Plattsburg have questioned the city’s ability to enforce nuisance violations. With a decision on Monday evening, the municipality will soon have a new tool in its toolbox.

The Plattsburg City Council voted Monday, December 9, to approve changes to city codes that will allow the city to abate known nuisances when a property owner fails to do so. Now, when a code en-

forcement officer identifies a nuisance on a property, the property owner will be given 10 days to either abate the nuisance themselves, or request a hearing with the city. If the owner fails to take either of these steps, the city can obtain an ad-

ministrative warrant, which will allow an agent of the city to walk onto the property and abate the nuisance at the cost of the owner.

Mayor David Jett said he feels the new code will be a great help to the city in the coming year, while

CHRISTMAS IS HERE

In Plattsburg, the Christmas season was ushered in this past weekend with the annual Community Christmas event downtown, which included the lighted parade, Santa visits and so much more. For more photos from the event, plus other Christmas events happening in Clinton County, see inside. (Above) Plattsburg Mayor David

and wife, Susan Jett, flipped the switch on the downtown lights Friday, aided by Santa’s elves, Lisa Crawford

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Change would require more land to build homes in agricultural areas

On Thursday, December 5, the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission listened to a request for a minor subdivision, a review of a special use permit and held another public hearing related to recommendations for amendments to several sections in the zoning codebook. The first item on the

agenda was a request for a minor subdivision for the Rogers Constance Lee Trust of Lathrop, Mo., to subdivide a 10.90-acre lot from an 86.57-acre parcel, and rezone the 10.90-acre parcel from Ag-A to Ag-B. The property is located on the north side of SE 251st Street, west of SE Tri County Line and east of 69 Highway in rural Lathrop. Certified letters were sent to eight adjacent prop-

erty owners, with none attending the public hearing. Both the request for the minor subdivision and the change in zoning from Ag-A to Ag-B were approved by 8-0 votes, and the board’s recommendation will be sent to the Clinton County Commissioners for final approval.

The second item on the agenda was a review of a special use permit granted to BigFoote Outfitters. The per-

mit holders are Troy and Vanessa Foote of Trimble, Mo. This is the 18-month review of this permit. The property is located on the east side of O Highway, south of SW 225th Street, north of Smithville Lake in rural Trimble.

The petitioners were also asking the commission to consider some changes to the original permit. These changes included adding

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Alderman Richard Stanley said that the council, just like residents, have grown tired of the town’s code enforcement being so toothless.

The council also moved Monday to alleviate a problem with speeding motorists on the west side of town, approving an ordinance establishing a speed limit (and the accompanying signage) of 25 m.p.h. on Broadway between 116 Highway and Y Highway.

While the 2025 April Municipal Election is still months away, interested candidates will now be putting their names forward for consideration.

The filing period to run for local city councils and school boards opened on Tuesday, December 10, and will run through the end of the month.

In the City of Cameron, just one seat—that of Karen Hamlet—will be up for election this spring. The seat carries a three-year term and is open to all city residents for candidacy. The Cameron R-1 Board of Education has two seats

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ried by Andi Lockridge and Staci Earley. It will be a big election for the City of Plattsburg, as three seats will be decided in April. Those seats are in Ward I (held by Clyde May), Ward II (Sue Malone) and Ward III (Ken Tongue). Each seat carries a two-year term. The Clinton County RIII Board of Education will have three seats up for grabs, those of sitting members Travis Day, Danny Parra and Keith Carnie, the latter of which was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board. Therefore, two of the seats will carry three-year terms while

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eight more campsites, with three of those having cabins on the sites. There will be no water or plumbing in any of the cabins. They also asked for the ability to allow campers to stay longer than the current five-night limit.

Troy Foote explained to the zoning board that they had experienced a pretty good first year and Zoning Administrator Patricia Knight told the board that during her inspection of the property, it was clean and well kept. She also said that she had received several compliments from neighbors who stated that the area was much cleaner than prior to Foote’s obtaining the permit for the outfitter camp and business.

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The board, after some discussion with Troy and Vanessa Foote and amongst themselves, voted to allow six people per campsite per visit, change the length-ofstay limit to 30 days and to add one dump station that would need to meet compliance requirements by either the Clinton County Health Department or the Department of Natural Resources. These changes, along with the review, were approved by the commission by an 8-0 vote, and this will also be sent to the Clinton County Commissioners for final approval.

The final hearing held that evening was to make recommendations to send to the county commission-

ers to amend the zoning order. Those amendments include revising zoning district designations for the use Ag-B and residential zoning, which will affect those specific requests and applications. The amendments include increasing the minimum lot size for Ag-B from five acres to 10 acres, increasing the road frontage requirement from 50 feet to 100 feet for subdivision requests, and removing all references to Residential Mobile Home Parks. Those recommendations would allow for the continued use of smaller parcels for home building in the southern part of the county (where population continues to grow more

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ily stems from drivers exiting 116 Highway, with a speed limit of 45 m.p.h., onto Broadway, which is a straight shot and doesn’t require much slow down.

City Administrator Steve Garrett noted that the town’s universal speed limit (when not otherwise posted) is 25 m.p.h., so this ordinance will make that the official speed limit on that stretch of Broadway, and the signage will reiterate that with the drivers.

Alderman Richard Stanley said that the effort to slow speeders in that area began with concerns with the nearby residents and workers in the area.

The council went on to approve a recommendation of the town’s planning and zoning board to issue a spe-

cial use permit to the property owners at 205 East Street, which is the former location of Plattsburg Floral, behind the Clinton County Courthouse. The special use permit will allow them to set up a residence in the basement of the structure. Garrett said there has been talk that the owners might establish a restaurant on the ground level of the building. The council also approved a recommendation from the zoning board to approve a request to rezone Lot 3 of the Flamingo Heights subdivision from commercial to residential.

Several members noted the positive direction of the property, which they said was formerly an eyesore.

Mayor David Jett opened Monday’s meeting

by thanking all of the volunteers involved in the Plattsburg Community Christmas event on Friday and Saturday, which was another hit and brought plenty of visitors into town.

During public participation, resident Mike Shedden spoke to the council and voiced his displeasure with the services of Redgate Disposal, the city’s trash removal contractor. Shedden said that he’s had issues with Redgate not picking up his trash and recycle at the curbside. Alderman Stanley said that Redgate will likely be coming to the city to request a fee increase (in response to the City of St. Joseph increasing landfill fees), and that Shedden’s concerns will be brought up.

Jim Banks had con-

densely), while restricting the practice in the northern reaches (which remains very much agricultural) to parcels of 10 acres or more.

There were two individuals present to speak to the commission on this issue. Jason Jones, who lives on 116 Highway just east of the Clinton County line, told the commission that his property is in a small area of Atchison Township that is part of the Ag-B zone, but is bordered entirely by the residential zone (aside from the county line to the west). He stated that this would make the lands around him more valuable than his acreage and would have a negative effect on his land values. He bought his 18 acres in the

cerns about the council’s handle on the police budget and what he described as questionable spending. He specifically mentioned the purchase of five stop stick units at a little over $2,500. Alderman Ken Tongue said that the council sets the budget, and for certain purchases, the police department will go through the city manager for approval.

Banks also questioned why the city would need five police vehicles when the city has at most two cops on duty at any given time. Alderman Scott Gordee said that they felt it was best that members of the department have respective police cars and Tongue added that having five cars results on less wear and tear on each of them, with Chief

late 1990’s under the zoning then. He also told the board that most of the banks he spoke with were not interested in lending monies to anyone wishing to purchase and build a home on more than five acres. This would limit new home construction for younger couples due to the cost of current home construction.

The other individual to speak was Carrol Ann Aiman, who told the board that she agreed with what Mr. Jones had said and that Clay County is doing the same thing, to an extent.

It was also brought up that some banks wanted the home to be at least 51 percent of the total amount requested for this purpose.

Dave Couzens echoing that having five cars helps keep maintenance costs down.

Banks said that the budget is out of whack and Mayor Jett countered that the budget is in line for this point in the fiscal year.

Darrell Morgan spoke about his concerns with special session meetings, stating that no one knows when the city holds such meetings. Tongue said that notices for the meetings are posted at city hall. Morgan went on to say that nobody in the public knows about proposed codes and changes until the council votes on them. Mayor Jett responded that ordinances go through committee meetings and public hearings before going before the city council for consideration.

During the board discussion, the board agreed to modify the Ag-B areas in both Atchison and Lathrop Townships to bring those two small sections into compliance with the residential zones around them.

The board finally voted on zoning changes to adopt the new district map pending final approval from the county commissioners on December 12.

With no further business before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. The board will hold the next public hearing on Thursday, January 2, at 7 p.m.

In his city administrator’s report, Garrett said the city has a lot of grants being administered at the same time and they have been exploring ways to streamline that process. He noted the new Christmas street lights on Clay Avenue and how Public Works Supervisor Justin Hartzell found a great deal on them.

Alderman Sue Malone asked about the status of the new water tower on the north side of town, to which Garrett said it is welded and ready, but because of delays into the winter season they will wait until warmer weather before having it painted.

Thank You For 45 Years!

As 2024 comes to a close, we would like to share the honor and privilege felt serving the One and Two Stop patrons for the past 45 years. Larry Freeman’s business vision became his family’s journey. ank you to everyone who became a part of that journey. We appreciate the employees, vendors and customers for all of your support over the years. We owe special thanks to our transport service Frazier Oil of Gower, MO for literally fueling our success since 2005. We are deeply indebted to Mike and Scott Frazier, Brett Carpenter, Denton Koon, their o ce sta and all the transport drivers for their outstanding service to our stores, along with the Freeman Bros wholesale deliveries to our local farmers and businesses.

We wish everyone a meaningful holiday season and safe travels in 2025! e Larry Freeman Family

Photo by Laurel DeFreece

Bowers Named New Exemplary Principal

Committee makes Community Christmas possible

Carnie’s seat will have just a one-year term. There will also be three seats decided on the Lathrop City Council this April, each carrying twoyear terms. Those seats include Mayor Jennifer Morrison, South Ward Alderman Coetta Whiteley and North Ward Alderman Gerald Snodgrass. The Lathrop R-II Board of Education will have two seats decided in April carrying three-year terms. Those seats are currently held by Jenice Minnis and Adam Swearingin.

The Gower City Council has three seats that will be decided, including that of incumbent Mayor Ken Pike. Also up for grabs are the Ward I seat of Mike Krueger and the Ward II seat of Randy Jameson. Each seat carries a two-year term. The East Buchanan Board of Education has two seats that will be decided. They carry three-year terms and are currently held by Lori Caylor and Jesse Fisher. The 2025 Municipal Election is slated for Tuesday, April 8.

was another great Plattsburg Community Christmas thanks to the hard work and dedication of the committee

Students at Lathrop Elementary relished the opportunity to surprise Principal Stephanie Bowers last Thursday, December 5, as she had been named the 2024 New Exemplary Principal for Northwest Missouri by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. (Left to Right) Mother, Tammy Clark; daughter Jillian VanVelzer, Superintendent Dr. Adam Willard; Stephanie Bowers; husband, Robert Bowers; father-inlaw, Harry Bowers. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(left). Back Row (left to right): Sherri Shatto, Gina Johnson, Roger King, Lisa Crawford, Ron Shatto, Kari Stayton, Carol Davis, Keith Stayton, Martha Krueger, Lesa Arndt. Front Row: Phyllis Schaefer, Della Mallen, Sue Hoover, Stan Hoover. Not pictured, Jess Brown, Brad & Whitney Waller, Debbie Barton, Melissa Fahlstrom, Danielle Parks, Jessica Burnett and Kristy Young. submitted photo

OPINIONS

WHAT’S THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD?

Hartzell Family Keeps Legacy of Giving Alive

by steve tinnen leader publisher emeritus

You know you’re growin’ older when... You understand how important it is to have a twinkle in your wrinkle.

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I haven’t really asked any of the members of the Hartzell family of Plattsburg what they think of the meaning of Christmas, but if I were to guess, it would be about what Jesus said (Acts 20:35), “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

And trust me, these folks know how to give, and give in a big way.

It doesn’t take an abundance of research to determine that their giving atti-

tude began with their father, the late Jim Hartzell. After graduating from Plattsburg High School, he served in the Marine Corps, including two tours of duty in Vietnam. His son, Justin, said it was his intent to ensure that youngsters who might not have a gift for Christmas would receive one. In 2011, he reached back to his Marine Corps roots, and he started the Toys for Tots program in Plattsburg.

The Toys for Tots is a Marine Corps program that collects new, unwrapped toys to distribute to children in need at Christmas. The program’s mission is to provide a message of hope to children so they can grow up

to be responsible, productive and patriotic citizens.

The family tradition didn’t end with Jim’s passing in 2016, and continues once again this year on Saturday, December 14, from 8 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Hartzell and Sons Construction Office (1103 W. Clay Ave, Plattsburg). Folks can bring unwrapped toys or monetary donations and enjoy a bowl of chili. Since its beginning, the Plattsburg donations have been known for the largest collection in the four-county area served by the Toys for Tots program.

“We will have a chili luncheon and are grateful for the outstanding giving spirit

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

How could the school board not have known?

Today I am writing with great concern about the Cameron school district’s November 26 press release, where they appear to confirm the allegations of sexual assault against a Cameron student on district property at Parkview Elementary School.

In that press release, the Cameron school district appears to gaslight everyone with the detailed justification for not informing the board and public about the specific punishment(s) for the student(s) who commit-

ted those assaults. At no point has anyone publicly asked or suggested that the district name or provide details about the student(s) who committed these alleged sexual assaults. The district knows this and is simply trying to muddy the waters and dismiss what we alleged: that apparently the board of education wasn’t told that a student was sexually assaulted at a Cameron school’s elementary building. Right before that press release was published, a woman went public in a

Facebook group saying it was her child I spoke about during the November board meeting and confirmed it was her who contacted me. She detailed the horrible things which happened to her child at the hands of another student. She stated she had learned about what had happened to her child from the Cameron school district.

If the district did, in fact, inform the parents of this assault, which the press release indicates, how is it possible the board of education didn’t

know a Parkview student was horribly sexually assaulted on school district property?

In the press release, the district says that it had to comb through their records to look for incidents with what I presume are details similar to what I shared at that board meeting. Exactly how many incidents of sexual assault are there at Parkview Elementary that would require them to search through records of the district notifying parents that their child was sexually assaulted?

If sexual assault at Parkview was a rare and isolated incident, shouldn’t the Cameron school district and board of education have known immediately of which incident I was speaking? Their apparent admission that they needed to go through their records to identify which sexual assault at Parkview of which I was speaking of should concern everyone. How many incidents are there?

At that meeting I asked the board, “Are our children

safe?” I would like to expand on that question and ask how is it possible for a child to be assaulted in this manner on district property? Weren’t they being supervised? What steps have been taken to ensure this never happens again? How many sexual assaults are there at this district and does the school board know about those incidents? We deserve answers, not a cover up.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR LETTER TO THE EDITOR

All the Wrong Moves Case of Retaliation?

Dear editor,

Travel with me through a thought experiment. It’s going to require your creative thinking— maybe even a little whimsy and comedy, too—but bear with me and let’s have some fun.

First, put aside your personal feelings, your likes/dislikes, your favor or distastes for the following: Heath Gilbert; Cameron School District; Cameron Board of Education; Dr. Matt Robinson; Activist; left-wing administrators and teachers; certain subjects being taught/discussed in classrooms; reading materials of various types provided in school libraries.

Done? Great! So, we’ve dispensed of the subjective part of this thought experiment. Now we can be objective in our creative thinking.

Pretend some combination of Heath Gilbert and members of the school board/district were playing 4D chess in their continued battles. Let’s say they have colluded to set up a cleverly-designed spectacle wherein Gilbert plays victim, and after wining a tidal wave of anti-district litigation, they all divvy up the profits.

(Crazy, right? But none of us thought endless Middle East wars would be waged to line the pockets of war mongers in the militaryindustrial complex, either!).

If this crazy scenario was

happening, how would any actions of the Cameron School District look different?

With each new action, they have done exactly the wrong thing, doubling down on the infringements Gilbert incessantly yells about. They have leveraged government power and its endless, taxpayer-funded financial and legal resources, walking into trap after trap. It has tied a civil rights albatross around its neck that we will all pay for if Gilbert ever retains the right legal counsel.

I’m no Gilbert cheerleader. Some of his tactics and alliances are hugely problematic—he’s made multiple mistakes and errors in judgment, and repeated them. However, I am someone who can objectively observe situations. And living in a country founded on the struggle between government and liberty, in the wake of an election that proves that understanding is alive and well, we all have an obligation to pay closer attention to the district’s actions.

Again, ask yourself: If this imaginary faction wanted the district to be sued into oblivion, what would the school district be doing differently? If you conclude “not much” or “nothing,” you should more objectively review the game tape of this battle or become more familiar with the basis on which Gilbert is making his claims, even

(or especially) if, subjectively, you do not care for him as an individual. Whether you like it or not, those rights weave a kinship between all of us.

If the principle that “I may disagree with what you have to say, but I’ll fight to the death for your right to say it” resonates as deeply with you as it does me, you understand where I’m coming from.

As elected leaders and/ or taxpayer-funded administrators, it’s on the school district to end the ego measuring contests and whizzing matches. At the very least, stop going on offense against him. All that does is cater to the left-wing teachers’ unions you fear (or align with) and make your lawyers rich. Just answer the guy’s questions and send him the info he wants. Like it or not, it’s part of the job you chose.

Want to beat him? Try a 4D chess move? If you don’t know any 4D chess moves, I know a guy who does.

Or, elitism continues its current guidance while student performance suffers, bullying runs rampant, and kids on the end of the socioeconomic spectrum (who some leaders wish weren’t part of our district) are left behind. After all, it’s only our community’s future at stake!

Quinten Lovejoy Cameron, Mo.

THE CLINTON COUNTY LEADER

Publisher Emeritus Steve Tinnen

On October 24, 2024, Mr. Gilbert attended parent teacher conferences at the Cameron High School. To create an accurate account of the evening’s events, he conspicuously wore a body camera and recorded his interactions with the staff. While speaking to English teacher Jennifer Dickkut, Mr. Gilbert noticed a National Geographic magazine on her desk in plain view. Mr. Gilbert noticed a pre-teenaged boy who was dressed as a girl on the cover. The heading at the top of the magazine referenced transgenderism. Mr. Gilbert questioned Mrs. Dickkut about it and she admitted she used the magazine in class! According to school district policy, all classroom material must support the curriculum. Since teaching about transgenderism isn’t part of the curriculum, Mr. Gilbert complained to the district.

Several teachers complained to Superintendent Matt Robinson that during the conferences, Mr. Gilbert made them feel “anxious, fearful, and intimidated.” On November 8, 2024, Mr. Gilbert received notice he was banned from school district property until the end of May, which meant he would not be able to attend his child’s high school graduation! Mr. Gilbert challenged the ban.

On December 5, 2024, the Cameron R-1 School Board of Education held a special meeting to decide whether or not to uphold Superintendent Robinson’s ban of Mr. Gilbert. The board, led by President

Pam Ice, had three choices. It could keep the ban, modify it, or discard it. After hearing both sides the board voted unanimously to keep the ban in place, meaning Mr. Gilbert would miss his child’s graduation ceremony!

Here are the facts of the case: The school was open to the public, as this was a scheduled and advertised event; Mr. Gilbert was not armed, disruptive, or aggressive to anyone at the school; The Missouri Constitution and state law allows for video recording in public places; Mr. Gilbert’s conversations with the teachers were consensual; Mr. Gilbert did not intrude on anyone’s privacy; during the hearing, no board member asked to see Mr. Gilbert’s video footage; Mr. Gilbert has been a burr under the school district’s saddle for a long time.

I believe this is a clear-cut case of retaliation. The school board could have punished Mr. Gilbert without punishing his child! It appears the school district saw an opportunity to “get even” with Mr. Gilbert and took it. See the entire hearing for yourself. Go to YouTube and search for Show Me Transparency. There you’ll see Board President Pam Ice and members Ryan Murphy, Staci Earley, Ann Clark, Andi Lockridge, and Jackie Peck all vote to railroad a good man. Shame on the Cameron R-1 School District!

Dan Landi Kidder, Mo.

Heath Gilbert Cameron, Mo.

The Hartzell Family in Plattsburg continues making the holidays a happy time for children in need, with help from generous residents.

Plattsburg Senior Center Menu

Thursday, December 12

Tuna Casserole, creamed peas, spinach, applesauce, wheat bread.

Friday, December 13

Taco salad, refried beans, diced tomatoes, apricots, wheat bread.

Monday, December 16

Baked potato bar with meats and cheese, broccoli, banana pudding, wheat bread.

Tuesday, December 17

Fish filet, lima beans, buttered beets, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Wednesday, December 18

Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, peaches, December birthday cake.

Thursday, December 19

Country ham, sweet potatoes, broccoli, applesauce, wheat bread.

Friday, December 20

Chili with beans, cauliflower, corn, pears, crackers, cinnamon rolls.

Monday, December 23

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pineapple, wheat bread.

Tuesday, December 24

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, lima beans, mixed fruit, wheat bread.

Wednesday, December 25

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Thursday, December 26

CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

Friday, December 27

Hamburger stroganoff, green beans, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges, wheat bread.

Monday, December 30

Hamburger on bun, potato

Steve Tinnen, Continued from Page A4 of this community and surrounding communities,” said Justin Hartzell.

The Hartzells ask that checks be written to Toys for Tots. Toys, checks and monetary donations can be accepted until Wednesday, December 18. Checks can also be mailed to Hartzell and Sons, 1103 West Clay Avenue, Plattsburg, Missouri, 64477. The program was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. The Toys for Tots program remains the top-rated char-

ity, with over 97 percent of the donations going to their mission of providing toys, books and other gifts to the less fortunate children.

“Give a Child Hope, because finding a present under the tree on Christmas morning is an experience every child deserves.”

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Trivia question: What company is said to have given Santa his traditional red and white clothing? A. CocaCola; B. Pepsi; C. Dr. Pepper; D. None of these (find

the answer close by).

* * * * A few Christmas smiles...

• What did Frosty’s girlfriend give him when she was mad at him? The cold shoulder.

• What do gingerbread men use when they break their legs? Candy canes.

• What do donkeys send out near Christmas? Mule-tide greetings.

• What do you call an old snowman? Water.

• How do sheep say Merry

wedges, coleslaw, applesauce, relishes.

Tuesday, December 31

Baked chicken and rice, creamed peas, broccoli, peaches, wheat bread.

Wednesday, January 1 CLOSED

Thursday, January 2

Ham and beans, carrots, buttered beets, pineapple, cornbread.

Friday, January 3

Shepherd’s pie with vegetables in the pie, corn, spinach, tropical fruit

Christmas to each other? Fleece Navidad.

• Why does Scrooge love Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer? Because every buck is dear to him! (Trivia answer: D. None of these. While many people believe Coca-Cola is responsible for Santa’s red and white color scheme, this is not entirely accurate. Santa was depicted in red clothing before Coca-Cola’s advertising campaigns, but the company played a significant role in popularizing this image through their artwork

Wreaths Across America Saturday

A ceremony in Lathrop on Saturday, December 14, will ensure those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are remembered this holiday season. Wreaths Across America will be held at 11 a.m. that morning at the Lathrop Cemetery. There will be a brief ceremony beforehand at approximately 10:40 a.m. Anyone who would like to attend or even help lay wreaths on the graves of the veterans is welcomed. There will be a record 280 wreaths this year.

By Pastor Kobey Puls

Cameron United Methodist Church

In 1962, songwriters Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne Baker were asked to write a Christmas song. However, they were not much in the Christmas spirit because this was at the height of the Cuban missile crisis. The world watched as the tensions between the US and the USSR were drastically escalated when Cuba allowed the USSR to place short-range and mid-range missiles in their country. There was a lot of fear and worry during this time. Noel had been in the studio with the producer, listening to the radio about the situation. While he was on his way home, he saw two mothers with babies in strollers. The children were smiling at each other. All of a sudden, his heart was warmed by these precious little “lambs,” and he was inspired to begin writing. In 1963, the golden voice of Bing Crosby recorded it and it exploded in popularity.

The hymn starts with a night wind speaking to a little lamb and asking: “Do you see what I see? A star dancin’ in the night with a tail as big as a kite.” From the lamb to a shepherd boy, from the shepherd boy to

the mighty king, from the mighty king to the people everywhere, we follow the news of a Child that shivers in the cold; a Child that will bring us goodness and light.

In this hymn, we find ourselves drawing near to the child that came for peace, and hope, and love. Perhaps, on our way to be close to Him, we might see the hearts around us filled with fear; we might hear the subtle cries of the souls that are growing desperate; we might reject our culture’s influence to increase division and know our greater purpose of “love God” and “love one another.”

Read in the rhythm of the “Do You See What I See?”

Said the pastor to the folks of Cameron: “Do you see what I see?”

A chance, a chance, an opportunity for us to show grace and charity

“Do you hear what I hear?”

A song, a song, rises in the night; those bound in love will unite

“Do you know what I know?”

There’s hope, there’s hope, reaching out for all; in Christ we all will stand tall.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Local basketball seasons underway

Basketball season is officially underway, and ahead of this week’s KCI Conference Tournament, area teams tipped off the year with plenty of victories.

The Plattsburg Tigers opened the season with three-straight home games, downing Mound City 62-52 on November 25 and then Wellington-Napoleon 49-45 on December 3. The Cameron Dragons nabbed a win over the Tigers on Thursday, December 5, 75-57.

Against Cameron, the Tigers were led by Rylan Langton, who scored 19

points with five rebounds. Jaiveon Grayson scored 16 points with 10 rebounds, Gavin Boyle scored seven points and both Jessiah Berry and Donte Bingham scored six points. Bingham had the hot hand against Wellington, scoring 14 points with an astounding 21 rebounds. Tyler Ariano, Langton and Jacob Cabrera each scored eight points. Against Mound City, Bingham racked up 28 points on 12 of 18 shooting with 12 rebounds. Doniven Roberts scored 11 points, while Berry had 11 rebounds and Langton had 13 rebounds with seven assists.

The East Buchanan Bulldogs opened the year with a pair of victories, downing Trenton 72-35 on the road on November 26 and following it up with a 69-51 road win over Cameron on December 3. Against Cameron, Aidan Smith scored 19 points, Clark Scott scored 12 points, and both Isaiah Watkins and Seth Spencer scored eight points. In the win over Trenton, Scott had 14 points while Landon Smith scored 12 points and Watkins scored 10 points. Dylan Davidson added seven rebounds.

The Lathrop boys basketball team has struggled ear-

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ly, dropping their first three games.

Ace Lanning led the Mules in a 69-49 loss against Faith Christian on December 3, leading the team with 16 points. Max Gagnon scored 10 points and Brody Spear put up eight points. In a 6347 loss to Lexington before Thanksgiving, Spear scored 11 points with nine rebounds, while Lucas Dolan scored 10 points and both Gagnon and Brayden Pritchett scored nine points.

Meanwhile, the Lathrop Lady Mules won their first three games of the year, including a 66-36 win against Lexington on November 25. In that game, Jacie Kassanavoid put up 15 points, nine rebounds and seven steals. Alayna Williams scored 13 points with 10 rebounds, Chloe Pritchett scored 12 points and Makenzie Keith scored nine points.

In a home win over Faith Christian, 56-13, on December 3, Kassanavoid scored 31 points with eight rebounds. Pritchett scored 12 points and Williams had seven points with 11 rebounds.

The East Buchanan Lady Bulldogs earned a win over Cameron on December 3 in Gower, 46-27. Piper Jacobs led the team with 21 points and six assists while Kourtney Keling scored 10 points with nine rebounds, five assists and three steals. Ainsley

Stallard scored eight points. Allie Kelsey had seven rebounds and seven steals.

The Lady Bulldogs fell to St. Pius the following evening, 49-23. Keling had seven rebounds while Kelsey had six rebounds and three steals.

Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Lady Bulldogs fell to Trenton on the road, 5448. Jacobs scored 17 points while Layla Guthals scored 11 points and Keling scored

10 points with seven rebounds.

The KCI Conference Tournament is at East Buchanan this week, with the championship games slated for Saturday.

KCI CONFERENCE

The girls teams opened the KCI Conference Tournament on Monday night in Gower, with the Lathrop Lady Mules defeating Plattsburg to advance to the semifinals on Thursday, where they will play Mid-Buchanan at 7 p.m. for a spot in the title game.

The Plattsburg Lady Tigers are in the consolation bracket. They’ll play East Buchanan (who fell to MidBuchanan in the opening round) on Wednesday, 7 p.m., for a spot in the consolation semifinals.

The boys played their first round on Tuesday evening. Results were unavailable as of press time.

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(Left) Cameron senior Addi McVicker drives toward the basket against Plattsburg last week. (Right) Plattsburg senior Alexis Grayson and Cameron sophomore Isabel Robinson vie for position. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

(Above) Plattsburg senior Donte Bingham and Cameron senior Will Gibson compete for the tip-off. (Below) Plattsburg senior Rylan Langton defends Cameron senior Payton Snow. brett adkison | the clinton county leader

Wrestling teams hit the mat to begin winter season

The East Buchanan High School wrestling program opened their first season with a road trip to Trenton on Tuesday, December 3. The Bulldogs boys team fell to Kirksville 5324 and Trenton 42-24 in the tri-meet. Both Reece Dixon (150 lbs.) and Corbin Allen (215 lbs.) earned two contested victories that night, while Hudson Jones (132 lbs.), Landon DeLong (175 lbs.) and Blane Veatch (165 lbs.) each picked up a win.

The Lathrop Mules kicked off the season with a pair of triangles last week. On Tuesday, December 3, the Mules downed Benton 42-40 but fell to big school Winnetonka 51-23. Both Garrett Beane (126 lbs.) and Drake Coots (144 lbs.) picked up a pair of contested victories on the night, while Jacob Clark (138 lbs.), Ma-

son Mudd (150 lbs.), Rylee Dupignac (132 lbs.) and Jesse James (175 lbs.) each earned a contested win.

The next night, Lathrop defeated Center (54-24) but fell to Lafayette (54-13).

AJ Duff (126 lbs.), Brody Busick (138 lbs.) and JD Summers (144 lbs.) each earned a pair of wins, while Wade Whitlow (165 lbs.), Andrew Scott (190 lbs.) and Keelan Logan (215 lbs.) each picked up a victory.

The Plattsburg Tigers sent to Lone Jack for a tournament on Saturday and finished ninth out of 13 teams

Both Colton Wilkinson (144 lbs.) and Caden McLallen (157 lbs) took first place in their respective divisions, while Lincoln Burns (120 lbs.) took second. Just ahead of Thanksgiving, the East Buchanan girls team opened their historic first season in the Lathrop Scramble. Brooklyn Utz took third at 110 lbs., Miley

East Buchanan embarks on first wrestling season

Since 2019, East Buchanan athletes have been able to wrestle. However, it was in the black and red of Plattsburg, as the two schools had a cooperative wrestling program for the last five years. Beginning this season, East Buchanan will field their own wrestling program for girls and boys.

“I am excited for the ones that have wrestled before at Plattsburg that get to have their own program,” said head coach Adam Lewis. Lewis and former EBHS/PHS wrestler Caleb McCartney will lead the program in its inaugural season.

“I personally don’t have much experience with wrestling, but I am looking forward to learning something new and I’m pleased with what I have seen so far from our athletes,” said Lewis, who has been a longtime football and baseball coach for the Bulldogs.

Despite being a new program, the boys team has a roster with significant experience, as four seniors and four juniors who wrestled for Plattsburg a season ago will be counted on to lead EBHS this season. “I think having athletes with a background in wrestling will set us apart from other schools when they had their first season of wrestling. The leadership that our experienced athletes hopefully provide will be vital for the success we hope to have this first year.” Lewis said.

McCartney, who will

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Brushwood was sixth at 125 lbs. and Seriniti Parton took fourth at 145 lbs. The Lady Bulldogs finished 10th as a team.

Lathrop took first in the tournament, led by Aubrey Schrunk (100 lbs.) and Jolene Ashcraft (130 lbs.), who each took first place.

Both Lathrop and Plattsburg competed in the big Fest at the Nest at Staley this month. For Lathrop, Jolene Ashcraft was first, Gracelyn Hamilton was third, Alondra Gonzalez was fourth and Addie Meppelink took third place. For Plattsburg, both Alivia Lloyd and Ava Wendel took first in their divisions.

The East Buchanan girls also competed in the tri-meet last week against Trenton and Kirksville, and though they fell in both contests, Brooklyn Utz provided a bright spot, winning a pair of contested match-ups.

Cameron’s Addi McVicker to play volleyball at MCC

Good luck to local teams in the KCI

double as the middle school head coach in addition to helping with the varsity, is a huge asset to the program. McCartney, a 2022 alum, not only wrestled for the cooperative team when he was in high school, he also was a state qualifier. The Bulldogs have already competed in a girls tournament, as well a trimeet with Trenton and Kirksville.

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Congratulations to Cameron senior volleyball player Addi McVicker, who recently signed a letter of intent to continue her career at Metropolitan Community College.

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The 2024 East Buchanan wrestling team. Front Row (left to right): Brooklyn Utz, Patience Parton, Miley Brushwood. Middle Row: Coach Adam Lewis, Braxton Hensley, Kyle Parmely, Gavin Utz, Hudson Jones, Blane Veatch, Reece Dixon, Brody McCartney, Teagan Owens. Back Row: Will Fisher, Corbin Allen, C.J. Grier, Finley Fisher, Landon Delong, Jacob King, Zach Russell, Phoenix Baugh, Mason Blakeman, Coach Caleb McCartney.

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Election Notice:

The City of Trimble, MO will hold an election on Tuesday April 8, 2025, for the purpose of electing the Mayor of Trimble, MO and Board Members for Ward 1 and Ward 2. This will be a two-year term for each official. Qualifying candidates may file with the City Clerk at City Hall located at 101 S 4 th Street, Trimble MO. 64492, between the dates of December 10th to December 31 st , 2024. The hours and days are 9-4 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Phone 816-357-2228

Melanie Cherven- City Clerk (12.5, 12.12.24)

Public Notice

The Easton Fire Protection Department will hold an election for one board member for a six year term at the general election April 8, 2025. The first day of file a declaration is Tuesday, December 10. Filing will remain open through Tuesday, December 31 at 5 PM. Anyone qualified to file for this position shall request an application from Rick Stepanek at 800 E Elijah Street Easton, MO or you may contact at eastonfpd@gmail.com or 816-351-6987

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Notice of Filing dates for April 2025 Election

There is one (1) vacancy for the office of Road Commissioner of the Plattsburg Special Road District to be filled in the General Municipal Election to be held on April 8, 2025. The term of office is three (3) years. Declarations of candidacy for a vacancy may be filed at the Plattsburg Special Road District’s office, 1101 W Plotsky Ave, Plattsburg, MO 64477 commencing at 8:00 a.m. on December 10, 2024 and ending at 4:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024, during regular business hours which are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday xcept holidays. You may also call (816) 5392288 to make arrangements.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF CLINTON COUNTY, MISSOURI PROBATE DIVISION

In RYDER the Matter LEE of the GRADY Guardianship of: A Minor child

Case No. 24CN-PR00063

NOTICE OF HEARING

TO: CHRISTOPHER KYLE GRADY and/ OR ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE PERSON OF RYDER LEE GRADY,

You are hereby notified that a petition has been filed in the Probate Division of the Clinton County Circuit Court by JAMIE WISE praying that she be appointed guardian for Ryder Lee Grady, a minor. The name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Kim Brown. 1803 N Walnut, PO Box 77, Cameron. MO 64429.

You are further notified that a hearing will be held on this matter on JANUARY 24, 2025 in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Clinton County Missouri located at 207 N. Main, P.O. Box 275, Plattsburg, MO 64477.

Unless you file an answer or other pleading or appear and defend against the Petition within forty-five (45) days after the date of first publication of this notice (or other date to which the deadline is extended by the Court) judgment by default will be entered against youWitness my hand and seal of the Circuit Court on this 12 day of November, 2024.

By: Misy Dean Circuit Clerk

/S/ Deana Morton, Deputy Clerk, Probate (11.21, 11.28, 12.5, 12.12.24)

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CAMERON SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE FILING

All persons interested in filing as a candidate for the Cameron R-1 School District Board of Education may do so from 8:00 am Tuesday, December 10, 2024 through Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

Filing will take place in the Superintendent’s Office, 423 N. Chestnut, during the school’s business hours of 7:30 am – 3:30 pm with the exception of the first and last day as previously mentioned. These hours are subject to change. The election will be held April 8, 2025. Candidates will be placed on the ballot in order of filing.

Except for the first and last day of filing, filings will not occur on days that the school district’s Central Offices are closed due to inclement weather or other health-related reasons. The district may not open even on the first and last day of filing if weather conditions make it unsafe for school staff to travel.

Filing will not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district’s Central Offices are closed; December 23, 2024 –December 30, 2024. On December 31, 2024 the office will be open 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Missouri Department of Revenue Form 5120, Candidate’s Affidavit of Tax Payments and Bonding Requirements, will be provided to persons filing for school board, however it will be the responsibility of the individual to complete the document, have the document notarized and mail the document to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

Candidates must be 24 years old at the time of filing, a registered voter and a resident taxpayer of the district for one (1) year prior to the election. For additional information on candidate qualifications and the duties of a school board member, contact Central Office at 816-882-1031.

Two (2) candidates will be chosen to serve as members each for a three-year term. Senate Bill 380 information requires local board members elected after August 28, 1993, to complete 18.5 hours of orientation and training offered by a state wide association organized for the benefit of members of the Board of Education or approved by the State Board of Education.

If you have any questions, please call Central Office at 816-882-1031 Kelly Walker, Secretary to the Board of Education

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 205.041, Revised Statutes of Missouri, notice is hereby given that the General Election for the CLINTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT will be held on April 8, 2025 for the purpose of electing one (1) Health Department Trustee to complete an unexpired term ending April, 2026. Interested persons must file a “Declaration of Candidacy” at the Clinton County Health Department, 106 Bush Street; Plattsburg, MO 64477. Candidates will be requested to show photo ID and Clinton County Voter’s Registration Card. The first day for filing is December 10th, 2024 and closing date December 31st, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Between those dates, filing will take place during the department’s regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m –12:00 p.m / 1:00 pm – 5: 00 p.m. (12.12.24)

IN

THE 16th CIRCUIT COURT OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI (At Kansas City)

CALEB CARLISLE ) Petitioner, ) ) v. ) ) Case No.1216-FC01604-02

ABBY BOOTH ) Respondent. )

NOTICE UPON ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MISSOURI to: ABBY BOOTH Respondent

You are notified that an action has been commenced against you in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri, at Kansas City the object and general nature of which is a Motion to Modify Child Custody and Support and Approval of Parenting Plan.

The names of all parties to the action are stated above in the caption hereof, and the name and address of the attorney for Petitioner is Edward A. Stump, 204 West Linwood Blvd.. Kansas City, Missouri 64111.

Said action has been designated as an adversary proceeding and shall be governed by the applicable Rule of Civil Procedure and by Circuit Court Rule 33.5.

You are further notified that, unless you file an answer or other responsive pleading or shall otherwise appear and defend against aforesaid petition within 45 days after the date of first publication of this notice, judgment by default will be taken against you.

It is Ordered that a copy hereof be published according to law in the Clinton County Leader, a newspaper of general circulation published in Clinton County, Missouri. A true copy from the record.

Witness my hand and seal of Court this December 2nd, 2024. First Date of Publication: December 5th, 2024

Court Administrator ___________/S/ Kat Clay__________

(12.5, 12.12, 12.19, 12.26.24)

PUBLIC HEARING

Joshua Aaron Riley, Sarah Danielle Riley, and Caleb Michael Riley of Holt, MO have applied to the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission for a Minor Subdivide of a 20.04 acre parcel into 2-10.02 acre lots. Rezone of both lots to Ag-B. Property is located on the West side of SE Tri Co Line Rd., South of SE 226 th St., North of SE 214 th St., Lawson, MO. Section 13; Township 54N; Range 30W. The Public Hearing will be held Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 7:00pm in the Community Room in the basement of the Clinton County Courthouse.

All interested persons may attend and make comments.If you require special accommodations (e.g., hearing impaired, etc.) to attend the public hearing, please contact the Zoning Office at 816539-3722 by Monday, December 30, 2024, so that accommodations can be arranged.

Clinton County Planning and Zoning Tricia “P.J.” Knight - Administrator (12.12.24)

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MoDOT roadwork this week

St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Dec. 9-15.

There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler. modot.org, or download the app for updated information.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

Atchison County

U.S. Route 59– Pothole patching from Route 46 to the Iowa state line, Dec. 9-13.

Buchanan County Interstate 229 – Bridge maintenance southbound on the ramp to Route 759, Dec. 11-12.

Caldwell County

Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the January 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. https://www. modot.org/route-d-bridgereplacement-caldwell

Chariton County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Salt Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through March 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1 Route W – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from

Route 129 to Prairie Valley Avenue, Dec. 9, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route ZZ – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Parish Road to Pedan Chappel Road, Dec. 9-12, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Route UU – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 5 to Dooley Ford Road, Dec. 10, 7 a.m. to 3

p.m.

Route UU – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from O Bryan Avenue to Dooley Ford Road, Dec. 11, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Route ZZ – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Pedan Chappel Road to Morton Road, Dec. 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holt County I-29 – Bridge maintenance at the bridge on Greystone Road, Dec. 9-10.

Livingston County

Route K – CLOSED for pavement repair from U.S. Route 65 to LIV 245, Dec. 12, 7 a.m to 4 p.m.

Nodaway County

Route NN – CLOSED until further notice at the Platte River Bridge west of Par-

nell due to significant bridge deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the March 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

Route A – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 71 to Route 113, Dec. 9-13.

Route U – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 71 to Route N, Dec. 9-13.

Putnam County

Route M – CLOSED at the Medicine Creek Fork Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through January 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

Route 129 – CLOSED at the North Blackbird Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through February 2025. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1

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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is monitoring reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, across the state. The Department is actively collecting birds to determine the cause of illness but suspects highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) to be the cause. Other states, including Kansas and Iowa, are experiencing similar occurrences.

Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, spreads as birds along the North American flyways intermingle with infected birds from Europe and Asia. The viruses are transmitted from bird to bird through fecal droppings, saliva, and nasal discharges. There is a risk for spillover from wild birds into domestic poultry and then back again from poultry to wild birds, resulting in further spread.

Though HPAI does not present an immediate public health concern, MDC recommends the following: Do not touch dead geese, waterfowl, or other bird species. Report any sightings of dead geese to MDC online at http://short.mdc. mo.gov/4KD Ensure that pets do not come into contact with dead animals to help prevent the spread of disease.